Cambodia-Portfolio #7

Part 3: Cambodia Customs and Values

Objective: To understand some similarities between Emirati and Cambodian Culture

Task: Compare Cambodian and Emirati values

Highlight in yellow all the values that are similar to Emirati values

A.   Traditional Cambodian values include a strong family identity and loyalty

B.   Cambodian-born people have a respect for culture and older people.

C.   Cambodian families tend to be very private and reluctant to discuss family issues or conflict with non-family members

D.   Stoicism is a highly valued Cambodian character trait, reducing the tendency to complain about their health or services they are receiving

E.   Modesty, particularly for women, is very important

F.    Visitors to Cambodian-born people’s homes are often expected to remove their shoes, however they might not ask

G.   Accepting of food and refreshments when offered may break down barriers, open communication and build trust

H.   Cambodian-born people regard touching people on the head or pointing feet or shoes at them as offensive.

I.      Cambodians consider it impolite to make eye contact with someone who is older or considered a superior

J.    Cambodians have a tendency not to question instructions or authority

K.   ‘Yes’ may be an ambiguous response to a question or request, and does not necessarily indicate agreement. Reponses that might mean ‘no’ include; no response, changing the subject, or statements such as ‘it’s OK’ or ‘no problem’ or even an unconvincing ‘yes’

L.    It may take time to develop working relationships, trust and rapport

M.   Loud or over-familiar behavior towards others is generally not favored.

N.   Cambodians tend to avoid showing anger or getting involved in confrontation

O.   Cambodians prefer to be addressed using their correct title. For example Mr, Mrs and Dr

P.   Women traditionally retain their own family names on marriage or they may have two surnames. Cambodian names are traditionally written with the surname first, followed by the given name.

Q.   Cambodians may not recognize their names if they are pronounced incorrectly

R.   Cambodians may not always address people by their name.

      

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Comparison between UAE culture and Cambodian culture:

Culture is important for any countries because if there was no culture there won't be identity or uniqueness Our culture tough us to accept others no matter who they are and we  love to meet or visit other or new people and get  more close to know them by inviting them to our house or meet them for lunch or dinner  and we show respect to the people  while Cambodian people  avoid showing emotions  and try to remain calm while we express our emotion.

 

Part 4: The Beauty, Diversity and Poverty of Cambodia


Objective: To introduce Cambodia to students and to compare Emirati and Cambodian lifestyles


Tasks


1. View a photo gallery, a Powerpoint presentation, and a video from Cambodia
2. Discuss
3. Write a refection comparing your life to that of Cambodians


Task 1: Watch a photo gallery, a Powerpoint, and a video. 

 1. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/cambodia/images/remorque-moto-siem-reap$26408-3#content

2. Powerpoint (click to open)


3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wurYjZPtADU

Task 2: Discuss


A. Which was your favourite picture of Cambodia? Why? Compare your life to that of Cambodian villagers. 

This one was my favorite because its show how this family live in river there are poor family. They live in houses made of small pieces of wood and have a small boat to move and get some food from river,  we live in  big villa, our women works in companies and they have colleges degree while their women are not educated .

B. How much do they live on each day? Most people in Siem Reap province live on __. (Go to http://www.concertcambodia.org/poverty.html to find the answer)


7 days a week and they earn 50$ to 150$ per month

Task 3: Emirati and Cambodian Lifestyles - Reflection


Why are they so poor? What Is the best way to raise the standard of living of poor people?
What do you think your life would be like in Abu Dhabi if oil had not been

Cambodia has a lot of nice natural landscapes the y can improve his country better than now also they can bring tourists from all over the world to the existence of landscapes and picturesque And it could improve its economic situation and should the Arab and Islamic countries help them to overcome this crisis and poverty. In Abu Dhabi the oil can change lifestyle and without oil we can’t be able to see this high urban development neither it will have the global status as it does have now .